Romance
Read Romance Classics in English
11 romance books at CEFR A2 to C2 — learn English by reading the stories worth reading. Select any word for an instant translation, listen to the narration read the page aloud, and save the vocabulary you meet. Pick your level and start with a free sample.
What are the best romance classics to read in English as a learner?
The best romance classics for English learners are the well-known titles you can read in the original — start with Zoraida: A Romance of the Harem and the Great Sahara, Zibeline — Complete and Young Earnest: The Romance of a Bad Start in Life. Each one is labelled with a CEFR level, any word you do not know is one selection away from a translation, and the narration reads the page aloud while it highlights the words.
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| Title | Chapters | Level |
|---|---|---|
| The Fox Jumps Over the Parson's Gate | 3 | B1 |
| The Changed Valentines, and Other Plays for St. Valentine's Day | 4 | B1 |
| The Amazing Inheritance | 30 | B1 |
| Patty—Bride | 19 | B1 |
| Moon-madness, and other fantasies | 9 | B1 |
| Kilo : being the love story of Eliph' Hewlitt, book agent | 19 | B1 |
| Jean Craig Finds Romance | 19 | B1 |
| Betrothed for a day: Or, Queenie Trevalyn's love test | 50 | B1 |
| A perfect gentleman | 1 | B1 |
| Little Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy | 47 | B1 |
| The Blue Castle: a novel | 46 | B1 |
Level B1RomanceThe Fox Jumps Over the Parson's GateA lively hunt unfolds with a mischievous fox leaping over the parson’s gate, while the heart of the story beats for Nancy, weaving humor and romance through spirited songs and char…
Level B1RomanceThe Changed Valentines, and Other Plays for St. Valentine's DayWhen a mischievous boy swaps valentines between suitors, misunderstandings and romantic surprises unfold in a charming living-room comedy set on St.
Level B1RomanceThe Amazing InheritanceA discontented salesgirl's life takes an unbelievable turn when she discovers she’s actually a queen of a real kingdom with thousands of subjects, challenging her dreams and the un…
Level B1RomancePatty—BrideCaught between a loyal engagement and a persistent admirer unwilling to surrender, Patty navigates the turbulent waters of love, friendship, and promise in a delicate struggle wher…
Level B1RomanceMoon-madness, and other fantasiesIn Paris, a young American man becomes mesmerized by a haunting portrait of a mysterious woman known as "Our Lady of Red Lips," whose lovers all meet untimely deaths.
Level B1RomanceKilo : being the love story of Eliph' Hewlitt, book agentA devoted book agent journeys through rural Iowa, armed with an encyclopedia and dreams of love, as he navigates the challenges of selling knowledge—and perhaps winning a heart—at…
Level B1RomanceJean Craig Finds RomanceAn aspiring artist torn between her dreams and a budding romance, Jean Craig navigates family adventures and unexpected challenges in their new country home, while her spirited sis…
Level B1RomanceBetrothed for a day: Or, Queenie Trevalyn's love testAt Newport’s final grand ball, the enchanting Miss Trevalyn captivates all, especially a mysterious, handsome stranger whose identity intrigues the entire season’s fashionable crow…
Level B1RomanceA perfect gentlemanA rugged stranger known as Joe rides into Oakwood and falls for Carol, a strong-willed woman who demands a perfect gentleman—mild, courteous, and above all, never to fight.
Level B1Children'sLittle Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and AmyThe classic childrens novel by Louisa May Alcott.
Level B1RomanceThe Blue Castle: a novelThe classic romance novel by L.